The former women's bantamweight champion will take on the division's current ruler, Amanda Nunes, in the main event of UFC 207 on December 30.
Rousey's battle with Nunes, who claimed the 135lb belt at UFC 200, will be her first appearance inside the Octagon since her devastating knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193.
The 20 best knockouts in UFC history Sunday, 24th July 2016 STARSPORT count down the 20 greatest knockouts in UFC history. 1 / 20 GETTY 20: Pete Sell vs Scott Smith - The Ultimate Fighter season 4 finale The announcement of Rousey's title bout was met with mixed responses,... read more

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